Mineral County Resources – Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging

Providing visitors with comprehensive mesothelioma cancer information, we also help asbestos victims recover money for medical treatment and other expenses.

MINERAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS/NUTRITIONAL MEALS (including home del.)

Alberton Senior Center, 701 Railroad Ave. 59820 – Tues. & Thurs Noon lunch 722-3372

Home Delivered Meals, Mary Jo Berry 406-822-2213

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St. Regis Senior Center, 209 Lobo Loop 59866 – Thurs. Noon, 4th Monday 6:00 pm 649-2499

Superior Senior Center, 611 5th St. Superior, 59872 – Every Wed at 4:30 822-3334

SENIOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION (Food Pantries)

Alberton Community Pantry, Back Door to Frenchtown Fire Station, 2nd and 4th Wed. 214-0353

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

CONTACT: Program Manager, P.O. Box 174 St. Regis, Mt

406-649-2499

Email: seniorcenterstregis1@gmail.com

DELIVERIES To:

St. Regis Community Center, 39 Lobo Loop St. Regis, Mt

Superior Food Bank – Mgr. Marlene Adair – Fri.10:00 to Noon and 1:00-3:00 pm 822-1950

LEGAL SERVICES

Montana Legal Services – Missoula 800-666-6899 or 543-8343

Senior Long Term Legal Services Developer, Katy Lovell, Helena 800-332-2272 or444-7783

ADULT DAY CARE/RESPITE CARE

Mountain View Village – Contact person – Denise Lommen 800-654-9173 or 822-3719

Mineral Community Hospital 800-654-9173 or 822-4841

CASE MANAGEMENT

Benefis Spectrum Medical, Inc, (Medicaid Waiver)406-752-0580

NURSING HOME CARE

Mineral Community Hospital – Laurel Chambers, Administrator 822-4841 or 800-654-9173

LICENSED PERSONAL CARE/ASSISTED LIVING & ADULT DAY CARE

Mountain View Village – 131– 6th Ave E, Superior, Robin McDermott 800-654-9173 or822-3719

PUBLIC HEALTH

Grants for Seniors

Resource to guide Seniors and retirees

https://grantsforseniors.org/

Mineral County Health Dept. WIC, 406-822-3564

Public Health Nurse Jean Donovan, Barb Jasper, Amy Hengel

MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Addiction Treatment: Crestview Recovery Resource Inclusion

https://www.crestviewrecovery.com

Alcohol Rehab Guide

Caitlin Tribit, Community Outreach Specialist 800-586-9670

https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/medicare/

https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/

Choices for Change Counseling-Nancy Smith MSW, LCSW, LAC, GAL 406-822-5422

Mineral County Chemical Dependency Program – Nancy Smith 406-822-5422

Mental Health Emergencies (after hours) 406-542-1411

Support for overcoming substance misuse.

Top Rehab Centers

https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/montana

Start your Recovery

https://startyourrecovery.org/

Western Montana Addiction Services/Turning Point 406-532-9800

Western Montana Mental Health—Superior office 532-9150

SENIOR CITIZEN & COMMUNITY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING

Emergency Housing to help Seniors Montana- Samantha Carter, Senior Care Advocate samantha@payingforseniorcare.com

www.payingforseniorcare.com

https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/montana

Senior Housing Contact – Rose Duncan, Human Resource Development Council 822-4251

Edna Courts, Superior 822-5030

Riverside Apartments, Superior 822-5030

Eagle Apartments, Superior 822-5030

LEIAP – Human Resource Development Council 406-728-3710

SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES

AARP Consumer Affairs Division (Complaints or questions re: telemarketing) 444-9405

Adult Protective Service Agents for Seniors at Risk – intake line 1 (844) 277-9300

Alcoholics Anonymous (find a meeting in your area) 866-972-0134

Alzheimer’s (National) Information & Referral 800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias: Support for Montana Farmers and Ranchers and Their Families (Volume 1). (4641) (2024) (PDF Version) (HTML Version) [Order Online] Volume 1 of the Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias magazine is designed specifically for Montana agricultural producers facing early to middle stages of Alzheimer’s, their families, and family caregivers. The articles provided that can make a positive difference in their lives. Volume 1 includes topics on (1) Agricultural Occupations and Alzheimer’s: Potential Causes, Signs, and Early Diagnosis (2) Alzheimer’s and other Dementias: NOT a Normal Part of Aging (3) Progression of Alzheimer’s (4) Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Wellness (5) Communicating about an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (6) Hope for the Future: Treatments or a Cure for Alzheimer’s?

American Cancer Society 800-422-6237

Brain Injury Association of Montana 406-541-6442

Citizen’s Advocate in Helena (same as the Better Business Bureau) 406-444-3468

Compulsive Gamblers (National) Information & Referral 800-900-9979

Death/Dying Compassionate Friends (Last Monday of the month) – Charles Renner 406-777-7339

300 E Main, Missoula, MT – Michele Valentio 406-721-3764

Discount Clothing/Secondhand Store (April 1st to Dec 24th) – Woman in Timber on

Iron Mountain Rd. – Mrs. Ireland 406-822-4294

(Tue. 10:00-2:00 p.m. Fri. 10:00-2:00 p.m. – Odd Fellows Building) JoAnn Merseal 406-822-3180

Elder Abuse – Contact Rena Ayres, Adult Protective Services 406-329-1308

Heart Association 406-273-8023

Human Resource Development Council-LIEAP-Fuel Assistance, Weatherization 406-822-4251

Human Resource (glasses, recycling) Gary Chambers, Box 670, Superior, Mt 406-822-4050

Lion’s Club (eyeglasses, recycling) Gary Chambers, Box 670, Superior 822-4050

Medic Alert/Phillips Lifeline 800-451-0525

Medicare Extra Help Program:

Low-Income Subsidy — Medicare Extra Help Program | Medicare Plans

Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income

Medicare and Medicaid Guide for Low-Income Recipients | Medicare Plans

Medicare and Social Security:

How Do I Talk To a Real Person at the Social Security Office? | Medicare Plans

Medicare Information – Local number 1-800-633-4227 or 406-883-7284

Medicare Information – National number 800-633-4227

Medicaid – Understanding the eligibility requirements to apply for Medicaid Long Term Care in Montana

Montana Medicaid Long Term Care Programs

Mineral County Helpline/Domestic Violence 866-794-2100 or 406-822-4202

Office of Public Assistance 406-293-3791

Montana Board of Housing 800-841-2840

MT Dept. of Commerce, Reverse Annuity Mortgage 800-761-6264

Montana Fair Housing Authority 406-542-2611 or 800-929-2611

Montana Legal Services Association, Missoula 800-666-6899

Montech (Technology related assistive program for those with disabilities) 406-243-5751

Social Security – Missoula office 1-866-931-9029

Social Security – National Toll-Free Line – 7 am to 7 pm 800-772-1213

State Insurance Commissioner for Montana residents 800-332-6148

Summit Independent Living Center (Advocates for people with disabilities) Missoula 406-728-1630

Veterans Administration – general information 800-827-1000 or 442-6410

Veterans Affairs, 2501 Reserve St., Missoula 406-542-2501

Veterans Self-Directed Care 406-883-7284

Veterans’ Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs

A guide helps veterans learn about the benefits of non-traditional post-secondary education and other important details about vocational and apprenticeship programs, such as eligibility, costs, and transitioning to working civilian.
Click Here: https://www.intelligent.com/veterans-guide-to-vocational-and-apprenticeship-programs/

SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

https://www.resumebuilder.com/senior-employment-programs-and-resources/